Office Hours
Monday-Friday
7:30am-4:00pm
School Day Hours
8:30am-3:00pm
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JES Main Office
952-556-6500
Health Office/Attendance
952-556-6519
Food Service Accts./Nutrition Dept.
952-556-6152
Transportation Dept.
952-556-6160
District Office
952-556-6100
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May 5 - Mr. Morse Sleeps outside at JES!
May 6 - Limo Rides - Read-A-Thon Award (during recess)
May 9-14 - Nothing Bundt Cakes PTO Fundraiser
May 11 - Two Hour Late Start
May 11 - Kindergarten Preview Day, 8:15-9:15 am or 5:00-6:00 pm (for incoming kindergarten students)
May 12 - 5th Grade Band Concert, 6:00 pm
May 17 - 5th Grade Track & Field at CHS
May 17 - Deep Portage (5th grade) Cookie Dough Pickup
3-5pm, JES parking lot
May 20 - JJ5K - see event details below
May 24 - All library books due
May 30 - No School Students & Staff, Memorial Day
June 6 - 5th Grade Graduation, See event times below
June 7 - Last Day of School, K-5
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Hello JES Families!
The Morse family went out on a walk last night and my kids were telling me how “not cool” I am. I can laugh it off, but what has become clear now is that two of my kids (just the 5th and 7th graders) have entered that phase of adolescence that can make them appear a little crusty and unpleasant. That was our night last night. Does it make me long for the days they were younger, had cute little lisps with certain words, and loved to sit and snuggle - yes I do miss those days. But I am also embracing the many joys of this season as well.
The reason I bring this up is that I learned early on in my career that even when you don’t feel like your kids/students are listening, they are. If you are going out of your way to do something loving for your student and all you get is a shrug, trust that they are still hearing the message of being loved by you. If you are sharing encouraging words and they just grumble, rest assured that those words are actually going deep. The heart of these students is like deep waters, what we pour into them really matters, even when they respond and tell use we aren’t cool. So, continue to remind yourself to love relentlessly and never stop encouraging the children around you.
Also - you are cool, even if your kids don’t think so.
Keep doing the small things!
Pete Morse
Proud Principal
Jonathan Elementary | 110300 Pioneer Trail West
952-556-6510
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Parent Survey
As we near the end of the school year, we are interested in feedback from our families on their experience during this current school year. Your feedback in this annual end of year survey helps us in our continuous improvement process and planning for next year.
We ask that parents of elementary-age students assist their child(ren) in providing feedback using the link to the student survey, if parents deem the survey questions appropriate. If you have multiple students, feel free to complete a survey for each child. For those with middle or high school students, the link to the secondary level survey will be sent by the school principal.
Please complete the surveys using the links below by Friday, May 13.
We continue to be grateful for your partnership and support as we work together to support students.
Thank you!
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JJ5K: Friday, May 20th
Order Your T-Shirt Today
This year we'll be coming together for our annual JJ5K (fun run) and also our JES Block Party! For runners this is a fun event to come out and support JES and get a run in (distances range from less than a mile up to 3 miles). OR you can walk it too! For non-runners we will have a huge block party (6-8pm) with fun music, food, bounce house, games and even a dunk tank to dunk some of your favorite teachers and administrators. Everyone is welcome to come celebrate with us! Register for the JJ5K and/or order shirts by clicking HERE , scanning the QR code above or visiting https://jesptojj5k.square.site/. Deadline to order a shirt is TODAY, Wednesday, May 4th!! (In order to get the shirts before the event!) There will be a small amount of shirts available for purchase at the event. *Registration for the JJ5K (Fun Run ONLY) will be available up until the day of the event, online or in-person. Please mark your calendars to attend this fun event with your entire family. LET'S FINISH THE SCHOOL YEAR STRONG! Register Here
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Mr. Morse is sleeping at JES, Thursday Night, May 5th
Come visit Mr. Morse tomorrow night as he makes good on his promise to sleep out front at JES! The Jaguars hit their reading goal for the Read-a-Thon, well done!
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Two-Hour Late Start - May 11th
Wednesday, May 11th is a two hour late start. Student day runs from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 pm. Buses will pick up exactly two hours later than normal.
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School Supply Kits on Sale Now thru May 24th
Order your school supply kits today -- use account order code #87998. Supply kits will be delivered to JES and in your child's classroom on Connect & Assess days, August 30 & August 31. Order deadline is May 24th.
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Library Books due May 24th!
Please remind your student(s) to return any outstanding library books by May 24th. Thank you!
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Parent Volunteers for the Cafeteria
We are looking for a few brave parents who would like to volunteer in the cafeteria. The role includes rotating around and chatting with students, then wiping off tables as our Paraprofessionals dismiss. We are looking for two volunteers per day of the week, who can commit to doing it on that same day through the end of the year. Lunches are from 10:50-1:30. Fill out this Google Form if you are interested. Or reach out to Mr. Morse if you have any questions.
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Thank You PTO & Parent Volunteers!
Thank you to our wonderful PTO and parent volunteers who helped make the dance party a success for the students! We appreciate you!
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Nothing Bundt Cakes PTO Fundraiser: May 9th - 14th
Mark your calendars! Nothing Bundt Cakes will donate 20% of sales between May 9th-14th to JES PTO! Cakes and treats can be ordered for future dates as well, and the fundraiser includes greeting cards, candles, balloons and gift items in addition to desserts! Be sure to mention the JES PTO fundraiser when ordering.
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PTO Meeting - May 10th, 6:30 pm
Come join us in person in the media center or virtually: Zoom Link
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5th Grade Graduation June 6th
Mark your calendars! Fifth grade graduation ceremonies will be held on Monday, June 6th at McKnight Park:
10:00 am - Hanson
11:00 am- McKeever
12:00 pm - Berends
2:00 pm - Fuhrman
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From the Health Office
A friendly Health Office reminder:
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Attention parents of incoming Kindergarteners: Under Minnesota Immunization Law 121A.15 all students enrolled in school must meet immunization requirements or documented exemption. All Kindergarteners in the fall of 2022 need to have had their kindergarten boosters (DTap, Polio, MMR, Varicella, and Hep B) to begin school in the fall. Please plan ahead to ensure your child is up to date.
- We are still seeing active Covid cases, so please help us by keeping your child home when they’re sick, and test to rule out Covid.
- Our school has a number of at-home COVID tests for student use. If you would like a test to be sent home with your child to keep on hand, please contact the main office at 952-556-65
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MakerSpace Donations Needed
The makerspace area could use some donations such as: Tape, Colored Duct Tape, Cardboard tubes, Cardboard boxes, pom poms, stickers, recycling, string, wheels, or wheel-shaped items--anything student can reuse to create a masterpiece! Donations can be dropped off in the vestibule collection box. Thank you!
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Countdown to Kindergarten
Kindergarten enrollment for the 2022-23 school year is open. Visit eccs.mn/kindergarten for more details and to start the enrollment. We can’t wait to welcome your next young one to Jonathan Elementary!
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Safe Learning Plan
Please continue to partner with us by sending your child in a mask, keeping them home when sick, and following our SAFE LEARNING PLAN.
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Support PTO by Shopping!
Amazon: Learn more about AmazonSmile HERE and automatically earn money for JES PTO with every Amazon purchase!
Shutterfly: Purchase cards and gifts via the JES PTO Shutterfly storefront and 8% of your purchase will be donated to JES PTO! It's easy! Click HERE to get started, then start shopping! You can even use applicable discount codes!
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Summer Community Education Catalog Now Online!
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